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Alachua County Animal Resources

Animal shelter in Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Animal Resources

Contact
Address
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
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Meet their adoptable pets

3400 NE 53rd Ave

Gainesville, FL 32609

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Alachua County Animal Resources

We'll also keep you updated on Nutter Butter's adoption status with email updates.
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Nutter Butter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Astraya's adoption status with email updates.
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Astraya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on James's adoption status with email updates.
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James

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Shiloh's adoption status with email updates.
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Shiloh

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Gainesville, FL

Shelter FAQs

Alachua County but we will adopt to people anywhere!!! We love for people all over to come out and check out our adoptable pets.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In order to adopt there are a few requirements...
1. You must be 18 years or older
2. You must have a Valid Drivers License/ID.
3. Show proof of residence.
4. If adopting a dog, you may be asked to bring in your current dogs must come in for a meet-and-greet.

Adoption Fees
Dogs $50
Cats $30

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Alachua County Animal Resources

W.A.N.D.A. Cares

3663 NE 175 St Rd,
Citra, FL 32113

GetALong Dachshund Rescue

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

P4V (pets4 Vets)

Morriston, FL 32668

We'll also keep you updated on KIRK's adoption status with email updates.
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KIRK

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on QUASAR's adoption status with email updates.
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QUASAR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Butch's adoption status with email updates.
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Butch

Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bailey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bailey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Gainesville, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Remedy's adoption status with email updates.
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Remedy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on August West's adoption status with email updates.
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August West

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Ocala, FL

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